N'isi Temple

N'isi Temple in 81 PC.

N'isi Temple is a Modhes temple in the T'vaqi city of N'isi. It was the second Modhes temple to be constructed on the island, after Vyitcou Temple in Viqho.

Construction

N'isi Temple was originally built in 31 PC as Spas'vilir Public Observatory, named after Aqali pioneer Mharvin Spas'vilir. The building was composed of three tiers which formed a rough pyramid shape. The third tier was purely decorative. Balconies on the first and second tiers were constructed for skygazing. The observatory saw a steady flow of visitors, but was abandoned five years after its construction due to a lack of funding and upkeep. This is partially attributable to confusion over another observatory also named Spas'vilir Public Observatory, a wholly separate building in Shomivit which had been built in 30 PC. Funds intended for the N'isi observatory were often routed to Shomivit unintentionally.

In 81 PC, Mahant Kguncu'i Achofza began a project to renovate the observatory and transform it into a Modhes temple. With the help and funding of local convertees, the abandoned building was renovated and named N'isi Temple. The most notable changes to the building are the addition of a large, tiered spire at the top and the remodeling of the interior to fit standard Modhes temple requirements.

In 82 PC, after Minister of Health Puengtifekh Owdrvs made a statement promoting recreational swimming, Kguncu'i Achofza began digging a swimming pool in N'isi Temple, despite the fact that it is next to the coast. After days of laborious planning & digging (much to the inconvenience of the temple's patrons), he was forced to come to terms with the fact that N'isi Temple is far too small for a comfortable swimming pool. He reluctantly settled for a knee-high "water trench" which he dug at the main entrance of the temple. Complaints were then levied against Achofza after several patrons tripped and fell into the trench while entering, unaware that it had been dug. One woman who sprained her ankle in such a mishap threatened to pursue legal action, though she did not follow through. Achofza unsuccessfully tried to brand the incidents as "Modhes holy baths."

Later the same year, Kguncu'i Achofza left for Viqho, satisfied with his efforts in N'isi. He left Lavrohod L'qash, a local T'vaqi Modhes leader, in charge of N'isi Temple. L'qash chose not to remove the water trench.